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Keeping Things Out of the Landfill

Did you know that our landfills are filling up at an alarming rate? In fact, in the United States alone, in any given day, at least two landfills close when they become filled. This is a serious problem. Here are some easy ways to reduce the amount of things that your household contributes to the landfill. Get Used Instead of buying something that is brand new, why not explore the benefits of getting a used item? Not only will you be keeping that item out of the landfill and reducing greenhouse gases that might have been made during the manufacturing … Continue reading →

How to Turn an Old Laptop into A Christmas Gift

And now, here is a little idea that proves that creativity is the best friend of a person on a budget. Somewhere there is a laptop graveyard where old laptops go to die or at least lay there because they are too slow or unequipped to handle today’s software and Internet requirements. Laptops are often hard to dispose of when you are done with them. Many charities, such as Goodwill won’t take old computer equipment. As a result, you can usually find older laptops either discarded on the street or given away through Freecycle.org. If you have an old laptop … Continue reading →